CSI, CSI Miami, CSI New York, Crossing Jordan: The investigator of today is a scientist, clever, and sometimes eccentric. At least that's how it is on television, but what about in reality? How can you determine the cause of death from a skull injury, how does projectile examination work, and what possibilities does DNA analysis offer? Douglas P. Lyle enlightens you in this award-winning book about the work of forensic technicians and presents well-known and curious cases along with their solutions.